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SATURDAY GOSSIP
Source: www.punchontheweb.com   
By Saturday Life & Beat
Nonye Ben-Nwankwo

Since the news of the collapse of the marriage between actress Monalisa Chinda and her estranged husband, Victor Dejo-Richards, broke, more sordid details have been unfolding.

Monalisa’s acquaintance, Florence, who Segun said was his link to Monalisa, told Life and Beat during the week that while she actually did the introduction, she never supported the idea of the two getting married.

Recalling how the whole thing started, Florence said, “We used to attend the same church in Isolo. Yes, he saw the picture of my friend, Monalisa with me and he said he wanted to see her. “He actually drove all the way from Isolo to Lekki to see Monalisa.”

Giving an insight into Dejo-Richards’past, Florence said “Victor was married to one Kemi before then. There reception was held in one fast food centre in Lagos. But the marriage did not last up to six months before they divorced.”

She also disclosed that Dejo-Richards got engaged to one other Lady in their church after his divorce.  “He got engaged to Sister Ann. Their plan to get married was announced in church. People knew them as an item. That was before he went to England. Nobody knew why he ended up not marrying Sister Ann.”

But if she knew all this, how come she didn’t tell Monalisa, Life and Beat queried. To that Florence said, “I was on my own when Lisa (MonaLisa) called me fro England and said I should guess who she was with. She told me she was with Victor. I told her all I knew about the guy, but she said she was an adult and I should leave her alone. She asked whether I was the only one who knew that Victor had been married. When I saw that her mind was made up, I left her.”

Life and Beat called Dejo-Richards to confirm the story, but he said, “Is that the matter on hand now? I had those relationships and the people have moved on with their lives. They are happily married with children. I want to make up with my wife and have my kid home. You people don’t seem to help matters. I have vowed not to talk about this any longer. What has what she said got to do with what is happening now? My marriage is what is important. I don’t want my marriage to break.”

•Real reason she left
By SAMUEL OLATUNJI
Sunday, September 20, 2009
www.sunnewsonline.com

•Monalisa Photo: Sun News Publishing

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Facts emerged during the week that Monalisa’s estranged husband, Segun Dejo-Richards was married for six months before getting married to the Glo Ambassador.

Sources told Sunday Sun that Dejo had an elaborate wedding reception at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Ikeja, Lagos and was married for six months before the lady (name withheld) in question packed her load and fled.

Dejo, however, denied this, saying someone was out to ruin him.
Meanwhile, Monalisa has added another twist to the story, saying she did not know about the marriage until she got married to him and it was too late for her to leave. ‘Those are part of the issues’ (for the crashed marriage), she said. She then went ahead to plead with us not to publish the story because she wouldn’t want people to think she said so.

Our source, however, insisted that Monalisa knew about the first marriage before she married Dejo. ‘A friend of hers warned her but she chose to look the other way’, our source said. ‘She cannot claim to be innocent now that the marriage has collapsed. Her eyes were widely open before she walked into the man’s life. ’
Meanwhile, another source who does not want his name in print said Dejo Richards is economical with truth on issue of beating his wife. Monalisa was said to have attended one of Globacom’s numerous unveilings with wounds believed to have been sustained in one of her squabbles with Dejo. Dejo had, however, claimed in an earlier interview with this reporter immediately we broke the news of the break up that the last time he laid his hand on Lisa was in 2006. He said all that has been put behind them and Lisa was, in actual fact, the first person to hit him in their marriage.

But a very close and knowledgeable source to the couple said that Segun has been consistently beating his wife out of insecurity. ‘The girl had to pack out of his house when he could no longer control his temper. He almost killed her. She went to Glo function with a red eye, yet he goes about in the press trying to paint himself as a saint and others as being responsible for his woes. Did those people ask him to be beating his wife? Her family has been agitated since she announced her plans to get married to Richards. Her colleagues at work know him as wife batterer.

They just chose to look the other way. Her state governor had called her to comfort her. Segun is just insecure and looking for cheap popularity. Are you not surprised that Monalisa is not talking to the press, but he is the one granting interviews. The girl knew she was in a wrong marriage from onset, but she believed she could make it work, not knowing that she was deceiving herself. Call people and ask them about how he has been molesting his wife. Why is it that his in-laws are not friendly with him? Now, he wants to turn around to say it’s because of money she left him.

The girl would have married a richer person. If money was her mission, she wouldn’t have married him in the first place. She married him out of love, but when love was almost killing her, what do you expect her to do? She had to leave when the guy almost killed her.’
When contacted, Monalisa refused to talk, saying she wouldn’t join issues with her ex-hubby. She, however, confirmed sending an apology to Genevieve via a text.

Source: http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/showpiece/2009/sept/20/showpiece-20-09-2009-001.htm

Genevieve, Rita Dominic & Mercedes carpet Dejo Richards
By SAMUEL OLATUNJI
Sunday, September 20, 2009
www.sunnewsonline.com

•Genevieve Photo: Sun News Publishing

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The crash of Monalisa Chindah’s marriage with her estranged husband, Segun Dejo-Richards is already having a ripple effect with Dejo’s interview in some national newspapers.

Dejo had claimed in an interview that Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic and Mercedes were once living with Monalisa and living off her. This did not go down well with the people mentioned and most of them, except Genevieve are already contemplating lawsuist against him for dragging them into matter that does not concern them.

Genevieve is backing down simply because Monalisa sent her an apology via a text on behalf of her estranged husband.

Speaking to Sunday Sun, Genevieve wondered how Dejo would drag her into his ‘mess’ as the questions directed at him have nothing to do with her. ‘First of all, who is this chap and how does he know my name? As the time Lisa and I were friends, she hadn’t gone to London. And according to him, that is where they met. In other words, he never knew me and still doesn’t know me, so he should know better than to mention my name in their issues. I don’t want to say much on this because Monalisa sent me a text today apologizing on his behalf. And I really do understand the cheap publicity stunt he is trying to pull. I will not indulge him further’.

Mercedes, a friend of the trio who claims she hasn’t seen or spoken to Monalisa in five years is also angry that her name could be dragged into the matter, considering the fact that their friendship nose dived the day Monalisa and her brother (whom Monalisa was dating at that time) broke up.

Speaking to Sunday Sun from Ghana, where she went to for a business deal, Mercedes spoke angrily and only stopped when the reporter’s credit ran out on her. ‘I can’t still understand why this guy would mention my name in his woes. I don’t know him and I’ve never met him before. I don’t think I will even recognize him if I pass him on the road, so why should I be an issue in his mess? I never lived with Monalisa. She was dating my brother as at that time and we were all friends, Genny, (Genevieve), Rita, Monalisa and I. So we hanged out together. Sometimes they were in my place at Marwa Gardens, (Ikeja) or Rita’s place at Hospital Quarters where she was living with her sister-in-law. We could stay at each other place for days or weeks as most girls do.

So I can’t turn around to say Rita or Genny lived with me; that would be a lie. As at that time, Lisa could not even afford to feed me alone not to talk of five people, so how could all of us with family be living off one woman? She and my brother were dating and when their relationship packed up, my relationship with Monalisa did not go on smoothly again. We stopped being friends then. So, how can I have anything to do with their break up? I think this guy is just trying to cause unnecessary trouble. He was not even in the picture when we were friends. The only guy I know with Monalisa, aside my brother that she dated, was a Lebanese guy who rented the Lekki house for her. That guy was also a platonic friend of Rita’s. So, this Dejo guy is just talking about things he knows nothing about. He needs to be called to order’, she thundered.

Ms Dominic who is holidaying in United States says Dejo Richards must be delusional to say she was living off Monalisa or blocking her from getting roles when she was the one that introduced her to Zik Zulu Okafor and Chico Ejiro. 

Responding to our email enquiries, Rita wrote: ‘I want to say that I am away on vacation and have not read the interview. But from the little read to me, it seems that Mr. Richards is using the press to expose private conversation he may have had with his wife while they were married. His actions were undignified to say the least and I will not be part of the dirty games. My advice is that he should focus on his family and stop defaming innocent people to sell his story.’

On the allegation that she advised Moanlisa not to marry him because Dejo-Richards is from the South West part of Nigeria and that she continued to stand against her marriage, Rita says nothing could be further from the truth. ‘The truth is, I don’t know this man. I was living and working in Nigeria when he claims to have met Lisa in London. Lisa and I had lost touch so, I was not privy to her relationship with this man. I did not know when they got married; I only found out a few days ago that they are no longer together.’

On whether she lived off Monalisa when they were friends, Dominic reacted that Dejo Richards must be a delusional soul to have said that. ‘Mr. Richards must be delusional (for saying I was living off Monalisa). At one time, I moved in with my sister-in-law at General Hospital’s Doctors Quarters, Lagos Island. When she moved to England to meet her husband (Rita’s brother), Monalisa started staying with me. It was not just Lisa; I had other friends who stayed with me from time-to-time. Later we moved to Lekki, after which I travelled to England.

We were struggling actors waiting to make it, so, how could Lisa who had no job be feeding us?’ She asked.

On the allegation that she was calling producers not to give Monalisa jobs and ill-advising her not to take major roles, Rita says it is pure lie. ‘Basorge cast me in my first role. After that, I started getting roles offered to me.
I was the one that recommended and introduced Monalisa to Zik Zulu and Chico Ejiro. They started giving her roles to play after that. You can call them to verify this statement. By the time Lisa came back from London, my career had already taken off. So, I don’t know where Mr. Richards is getting his information from.’

Segun Dejo-Richards was the husband of star actress, Monalisa, until their marriage broke up recently.
Since the break up, Dejo Richards has been saying he wants his wife back, pointing fingers at Mr. Kool, Monalisa’s relative and some of her friends for ill-advising her.

Source: http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/showpiece/2009/sept/20/showpiece-20-09-2009-002.htm

ACTRESS MONALISAS UNCLE REPLIES ESTRANGED HUBBY''you beat her so much she ran for her dear life''


Written by Stella Dimoko Korkus for Encomium magazine





My connection with MONALISA CHINDA’S marriage- by Mr Kool.



The Many Sins and Lies of MR SEGUN DEJO-RICHARDS – Pls verify.



I am in possession of sms and media publications with false and malicious allegations made by Mr Segun Dejo-Richards against me to the media; accusing me of master-minding his marriage break down. All intended to drag my name (Mr Kool) into his crisis with my niece (Monalisa Chinda).



What I will say in this statement, will be read by my Family, friends, Fans, Colleagues, Monalisa’s mother, Monalisa herself, and even Segun Dejo-Richards; so it will be the Truth and it will be consistent.

First, please let me state clearly that – I AM NOT SPEAKING FOR MONALISA CHINDA, but to clear my name (MR KOOL) of all the blatant LIES Mr Dejo-Richards has told the media and the world. When and if Monalisa decides to speak, she will tell her inside story. I urge the media to verify my every statement.



This would be the first time in my career that I am forced to exchange words with anyone through the media, (whether artiste, marketer, management, promoter or anyone else). Also, on saturday, 5th Sept 2009, I sent an sms to Mr Dejo Richards advising him to stop lying to the Press. I also forwarded it to his Lawyer. (Ask him).



Before I go on, let me thank Mr Segun Dejo-Richards for NOT accusing my niece (Monalisa) of infidelity; so there is nothing for her to be ashamed of. Am also glad that in all his interviews he described her as a - “a faithful, loyal and loving wife”, he also stated that he has been a “a caring and loving husband”. The big question now is ‘Why would a ‘faithful, loyal and loving wife’ run away from a ‘sweet and loving husband’?


His many Lies


1. Mr Dejo-Richards alleged that I arrested, assaulted and detained him – On what day? At what police station? - No such incident ever took place. Pls verify.



2. He claimed I came with policemen to take his property – on what date? What property did we take? And if we didn’t take anything…what stopped us? I am not illiterate, Festus Keyamo chambers is competent, and already on top of the matter, why would I throw myself in. I have not been to Segun’s house in over a year (since May, 2008) during one of his violence emergencies. Pls verify.



3. He alleged Monalisa has been in my house after leaving their home. While he knew she was staying with a friend on the Island; Segun also knew I had not seen or spoken to Monalisa in 5months (since Easter Sunday -until last Saturday, 29th August 2009). Pls verify.



4. He alleged that I introduced Monalisa to Festus Keyamo? Never. Festus Keyamo had already issued a press release before Monalisa visited to my house on the last Saturday of august (after environmental sanitation), she stayed just 45mins.I knew nothing about her divorce process. Pls verify.



5. He claims that his ‘beloved wife’ was being ill-advised by her family and other Nollywood ladies. When he knows she ran from 5yrs of manipulation, ceaseless battery and physical abuse. Pls verify.



6. Mr Dejo-Richards made sure that, Monalisa ex-communicated her mother, siblings, family, colleagues and friends, so as to achieve his evil manipulation and WIFE BEATING without detection. She was loyal and submissive (or should I say colonized and subdued). So, if anyone ever had the chance to advise her, it will be at those times she helplessly cried out for help, when the Beating was unbearable.



6. He says I didnt approve of his marriage to my niece – Not true, in 2005 he brought 2 bottles of Remy Martin cognac to my house, requesting my approval, I accepted the drinks and then encouraged our family to go on with the marriage process. But I just didnt approve of his evil ways and I told him point blank. Ask him.



7. Segun called me an adviser/instigator- Bloody ingrate, even his own friends will bear me witness, that contrary to his lies, I had on many occasions last year, sought for peace and reconciliation between him an his wife, I went to his house on 3 occasions to dialogue, talked from 8pm-1am but Segun would not listen. . I later invited Segun to my house for peace talk, his friends came, but Segun never showed up for one day. His wife and 3-month-old daughter were in my house for 5 weeks (May -July 2008.) Monalisa was using my car to take her baby to the hospital for inoculations, because at that time also, Segun seized her car. I even spoke to his pastor, to no avail. His friends and pastor may be reading this now and they know the truth. Even though, as a loyal wife Monalisa covered up for her husband when the media started buzzing and went back to him.



8. His only TRUTH: Yes, I’ve called him names like - Manipulator, Schemer , User, Wife beater and now an incurable Liar; ( but I never did it in public or in front of his wife, I always asked Monalisa to leave us when am talking with Segun man to man, I never tried to bring him disrespect).

I knew his game from the first time we met in London. He made Monalisa read funny manipulative books, like ’Total Submission’ ‘How to be a perfect wife, ‘Obeying the Master etc. And when I asked her she told me Segun was a born again christian and was helping her grow spiritually. (Like Segun confirmed in his interview with City People, 14 Sept 2009) Monalisa had to kneel down to give him drinking water- ( a civilized man in London in 2005, haba!!) I saw it happen, I knew something was wrong, she had become robotic. I told him straight up that I didn’t trust him, and we will never be friends if he continued with this evil plan. Yes, London can be lonely, Segun found a perfect victim - Monalisa (the tender-hearted young woman). Yes, I called him names, but the truth today is that, Segun has not fallen short of these names I called him.



My grouse with Segun Dejo Richards are just 2 things – 1.) Stop being rude to my elder sister (Monalisa’s mum). 2.) Monalisa is your wife, you can manipulate her all you want, but STOP BEATING her.



But before I go on to further tell my side of the story. Please can Mr Segun Dejo-Richards (Monalisa’s husband) tell the media and the world the following?



1. Why would Monalisa Chinda, whom he refered to as a ‘faithful, loyal and loving wife’ run away from a ‘sweet and loving husband’?



2. Why would Monalisa leave her home for over a month without taking any personal item as a woman?….maybe she ran for safety and her clothes didn’t matter then?



3. Why would Monalisa even need police to go to her matrimonial home to pick up her personal stuff as a lady? …could it be she’s afraid of more violence from Segun?



4. Mr Segun claimed Monalisa came with her uncle and policemen to take her car (after 5 weeks), why did she not take her car when she was leaving? Why would she deliberately trek or hitch a ride when there are 2 posh cars at home?



5. Why would Mr Dejo-Richards who loved his wife, quickly go on to change the papers (ownership) of her said car to himself?….maybe his agenda was driving him reckless. Pls verify.



6. If Monalisa is acting on bad advice, Why didn’t she discreetly plan and wait till her husband goes out and she takes all her things and leave?……Again, maybe it all happened too quickly and all she could take was her life?



7. As a ‘loving husband’ whose ‘loving wife’ ran away for 7weeks without reason, who did Mr Dejo- Richards alert? The police, his mother in-law or me- her usual refuge? Nobody…because Segun knew his cup was full. All this media hoopla is just blackmail and cover up.



8. How come after 6weeks, none of Segun’s family members has asked about their dear wife- Lisa? The crisis making headlines… Have they not heard?….But they are not to blame, maybe, as a Renegade, Segun is not answerable to anyone, and would not heed any advice.



9. Why is it that, at the tick of a second, Segun will not fail to tell the press or anyone else how he ‘created the Monalisa brand and nollywood career?…. Could it be he ensured that Monalisa stopped being her own person, the theatre Arts graduate, a beautiful well brought up young woman; the first daughter of a highly civilized royal family, to become a craftily designed money making venture owned by Segun Dejo-Richards.



10. If Mr Kool was the adviser/instigator, why would my darling niece who always ran to me for refuge, ex-communicate me for 5 months, and didn’t even tell anyone in the family (not even her mother),that she had left her marriage for over a month?



11. Why would Monalisa travel to PH, after one month and have her mum call me just last week to tell me what was going on, while we both live here in Lagos?...Maybe because she felt embarrassed to face me, cos I have tried my best and tired of Segun’s arrogance. But in her own words “I didnt tell anyone because I did not want any pity or advice, its my personal decision”



13. Why does Segun refer to Monalisa Chinda as his ‘beloved wife’ yet he constantly

feeds the media with LIES about her?….My answer to this one is simple– Mr Segun Dejo Richards is like ‘An evil rat, wey go dey bite you, dey blow you breeze’



Just For the records: Monalisa Chinda is my niece, her mother is my eldest sister (also the first born). Since I was a child, we’ve been a close family. With all humility, I’d say that we come from a decent civilised background; and we imbibed love, patience, tolerance, respect and value for integrity. We do not interfere in each other’s relationships, but can be protective if need be. And when I settled in Lagos, Monalisa lived with me in the same Festac home from day one of her acting career in Nollywood; and later went to England to do a course in Cosmetology. She had the best childhood you can imagine, love, care and good upbringing, She has never been a money-hungry person. If money was on her mind, Segun will not be an option for marriage. And if money was the disagreement, she will give it all to Segun (maybe she did). Therefore, I will humbly appeal to the media to discard any rumours that the GLO endorsement (Glo money) has affected her negatively. I am sure she will remain a responsible Glo Ambassador, lets not forget that before the endorsement she has also been a successful nollywood actress and gets paid like others. Lisa will give anything for love, and will never leave her marriage for money, even Segun knows this, but I guess Mr Dejo-Richards has beaten out the last drop of love.

Lets not forget, that a woman deeply in love is like mutter and can be moulded into anything; but also like the saying goes “Hell knows no fury like a woman scorned”. And like the lyrics of my song titled (Good Woman), Monalisa Chinda is like “a beautiful picture, trapped in a broken frame”



This matter is not a Mr Kool/Segun/Monalisa issue, the Chinda and Ibeh families are well informed, I am the youngest guy there, am just representing cos I live in Lagos. For now, I will refrain from bringing impeccable material evidence to refresh Segun’s memory, or call names of witnesses ( including his own friends), but I will if Segun makes it necessary, I hope he does not.



To my niece, Lisa, am really sorry, I had to speak to clear my name, You know I didn’t want to get involved in the media mudslinging , but Segun left me no choice.
I rest my case, please be the Judge.